RaceLog Tracking vs Start
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RaceLog Tracking
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RaceLog is a Live Tracking App created to be used for any kind of Event where real time position is necessary. By using RaceLog you can track the competition live so you are all the time aware of the current ranking positions. You can replay after the race has finished and analyze the event's evolution. You can share your activity with anyone who wants to follow you.
Start
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StartLine is the official app for trail running events organized by CTA Ciucaș in Romania (Ciucaș X3). Everything you need for race day, in one place. • Signup & payment — a few taps, card / Apple Pay / bank transfer / cash, automatic invoicing, automatic discount on multiple races • Live tracking — your phone broadcasts your GPS to a public map during the race so family and friends can follow you on the trail. Runs in the background, only if you opted in at registration • Race photos — find your photos with a selfie (face recognition) or by bib number. Results, splits, and rankings • Fast check-in — personal QR code for race day, digital waiver signed once, your race kit (t-shirt, size) visible in the app • Notifications — race-day alerts: schedule, weather, instructions Built by organizers, for runners. We're a Romanian non-profit based in Ploiești. No targeted ads, no data sales. GPS location only for the public race map, only during the race.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Start at every 4 days against RaceLog Tracking's every 6 weeks. Start also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RaceLog Tracking ships an update every 6 weeks, Start every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RaceLog Tracking | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Racelog SRL | DRAGOS STATE |
In-app purchases
RaceLog Tracking
No in-app purchases
Start
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RaceLog Tracking free?
Is Start free?
Do RaceLog Tracking or Start have ads?
Which is updated more often, RaceLog Tracking or Start?
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